St Catherine and St Barbara
Relief
late 15th century (made)
late 15th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This relief representing St. Catherine and St. Barbara was probably made in the late 15th century South Germany. This is thin and convex, and the figures are deeply cut.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | St Catherine and St Barbara (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Carved mother of pearl |
| Brief description | Carved mother of pearl relief depicting St Catherine and St Barbara, South Germany, late 15th century |
| Physical description | Carved mother of pearl relief depicting St Catherine and St Barbara. St Catherine is seated on the left, her right holds the wheel. She turns towards St Barbara who is seated on the right holding her tower in her right hand. Both are crowned and have long curling hair. The relief is thin and convex, the figures deeply cut. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr T. Whitcombe Green |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This relief representing St. Catherine and St. Barbara was probably made in the late 15th century South Germany. This is thin and convex, and the figures are deeply cut. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.63-1929 |
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| Record created | November 2, 2004 |
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